It's a dog's life: The golden retriever in a world of bliss at bath time

But Casper the golden retriever loves nothing better than a nice warm bath - with a massage from a loved one thrown in for good measure.

And where other dogs would be inclined
to leap from the water and leave a trail of bubbles over the carpet,
Casper simply submerges himself in the soapy waters and lets his owner get on the task of making him shine.

And just like his human counterparts
relaxing after a tough day at the office, Casper even lies with his head underwater, letting his troubles wash
away.

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Casper appears to be in a state of total bliss as his owner gives him a bath

Perhaps a day of chasing his tail,
fetching sticks and generally acting adorably has taken its toll, or he
needs to unwind from the pressure of being man's best friend.

Either way he appears to be in a state of total bliss as his willing owner washes his hair and strokes his tummy.